Monday, May 18, 2009
GOTCHA PARTY!!!!
One year ago today, we threw ourselves off of a bus in Ethiopia and went racing to the doors of an orphanage to gather Bella and Bode in our arms. Nine years in the making, that day was... and it is a day that will never go unnoticed in our house. We intend for it to be a private family celebration year after year. But this year, because it is the first anniversary, we wanted to invite everyone who's had a part in bringing Bella and Bode home to celebrate all that this year has meant for our precious children. It has been quite the 365 days for our entire family, to be sure. We are feeling so settled as The Schelhaas Seven, and thank God every day for the blessing of getting to be a family. What a party we had! We started the day by enjoying a family lunch at our favorite Ethiopian restaurant. Kids left the Gotcha Party on HUGE sugar highs from the ice cream sundae bar, and the adults enjoyed Ethiopian coffee ("Buna" to us). It really did take a village to get these kids in to our family, and the thankfulness we feel runs way down deep in our bones...
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